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Friends of Foxdenton Hall WHO ARE WE? A group of local residents who got together in October 2003 with the main aim of saving and restoring Foxdenton Hall and bringing it back into use as a community facility after many years of neglect and non use. Working together with Chadderton Historical Society and with support from Michael Meacher MP and local councillors, Foxdenton Hall was in 2004 taken off the market by OMBC and discussions began with OMBC as to the future of the Hall.During 2004 and 2005 many fundraising events were held by the Friends of Foxdenton and monies put into internal improvements. These improvements included complete refitting of the kitchen which was undertaken by the Friends themselves and assisted by the Chadderton Area Committee who granted monies for the purchase of new kitchen equipment. Chadderton and Royton Round Table undertook the redecoration of the main function room. The entrance hall and staircase were redecorated and new light fittings installed. The Hall was now beginning to smile again!
In October 2004 Foxdenton Hall became the home of the Academy of Performing Arts, the very first community group to start using the building. Over 50 children now enjoy the facilities every Saturday morning. In May 2005 the Hall came back into use for private hire and parties/ meetings etc. now take place on a regular basis. All this is organised and controlled by the Friends of Foxdenton. Enquiries are dealt with on a regular basis. Anyone requiring further information about hiring the Hall should contact Gill Stevenson @ p.stevenson50@ntlworld.com
- SO WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION?
In October 2005 the Foxdenton Hall Shadow Trust was formed. This jointly represents the Friends of Foxdenton, Chadderton Historical Society and Rotary. Recognition and approval is currently being sought from OMBC and once given the Shadow Trust will work together with OMBC representatives to move forward to full Charitable Trust status and eventual private ownership and management of Foxdenton Hall. Appropriate funding will be sought to carry out necessary structural repairs thereby securing the long term future of this magnificent historical building.
CAN YOU HELP?
Please contact Gill Stevenson @ p.stevenson50@ntlworld.com
if you can offer your skills or help promote the project in any way.
FRIENDS OF FOXDENTON PARK List of Events - 2008
Sunday 4th May Family Fun Day 12-4pm
Friday 30th May 6.30-9pm B.B.Q. + 1970's fancy dress
Sat 14th June 12-4pm Chadderton Day
Friday 27th June 6.30-9pm French Night
Sunday July 13th 12-4pm G I Jive
Friday 8th August 6.30-9pm Curry & Karaoke
Sunday 31st August 12-4pm Family Fun Day Friday 5th September 6.30-9pm
B.B.Q. Foxdenton's got talent
(First Prize £100)
Sunday 26th October 4.30-7.30pm Halloween
Sunday 23rd November 12-4pm Christmas Fayre & Father Christmas Phone Graham 284-2764 or Gill 284-2246
For further details
Green Flag Award Foxdenton Park.
Awards are given on an annual basis and winners must apply each year to renew their Green Flag Status.
Foxdenton has an excellent cafe, well maintained bowling green, childrens play park, sensory garden, tennis courts. The grounds and gardens are well maintained by the Authority. Additionally, focus for children and adults is provided by the Chainsaw artist, Richard James who recently Tree Sculptured the Heron aesops fable.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by the Mayor Cllr Ann Wingate and her consort, Steve Smith Manager of Parks and Open Spaces, members of the Chadderton Historical Society, and Members of the Friends of Foxdenton Hall.
Photograph with kind permission of the Oldham Chronicle.
EVENTS
2005/6
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